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Highlights
- Explore the interiors of restored shophouses dating back to the 1950s, offering a glimpse into early Chinatown residents' lives.
- Enjoy access to three engaging zones: Shophouse Living, Arrival & Settling in, and Migrants’ End & Heritage Brands, which together narrate their domestic life, cultural adaptation journey, and end-of-life experiences.
- Explore photo archives and personal belongings while listening to interactive stories from actual Chinatown inhabitants.
- Uncover personal narratives through English (and/or Mandarin) audio guides alongside interactive exhibits in three themed zones.
Your Experience
Your journey begins at a carefully reconstructed tailor's shop, leading you through three floors filled with authentically restored homes. Discover narratives about migrants who once resided here by exploring their belongings and engaging with interviews via interactive audio stations. The museum offers insights into the challenging lives and strong community bonds of early Chinatown residents.
Getting started:
Gather at the Chinatown Heritage Centre on Pagoda Street, a brief 2-minute walk from Exit A of the Chinatown MRT Station. Present your mobile ticket for admission upon arrival.
Prepare for an engaging, self-guided exploration through recreated rooms reminiscent of 1950s shophouses on Pagoda Street. These spaces include kitchens, dormitories, and street scenes, all enhanced with personal audio narratives and authentic artifacts.
- Time-period experience: Step back into the past with a visit to restored 1950s shophouses located on Pagoda Street in Chinatown.
- Engaging exhibits: Engage with interactive, multimedia displays that bring to life a recreated Chinatown. Audio guides are available for an enhanced experience.
- Heritage trades: Discover traditional crafts such as tailoring and calligraphy, carefully reconstructed to reflect the working-class heritage of Chinatown.
- Community spirit: Relive the communal lifestyle of early Chinatown through shared living spaces and personal stories from migrants who lived there.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the Chinatown Heritage Centre
- Admission to the Exhibition area
- Audio guide available in English and Mandarin
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- Show your mobile ticket at the entrance for admission upon arrival.
- The venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible to ensure a comfortable visit for all guests.
- Flash photography inside the exhibit areas is prohibited, so capture memories without flash.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed within the exhibition spaces; plan accordingly before your visit.
- Last entry into the museum is at 7:15 PM, allowing ample time to explore all three engaging zones.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
Show your ticket at Chinatown Heritage Centre.
Address: 48 Pagoda St, Singapore 059207.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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